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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.28, 1,225.92 and 330.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.28, 1,225.92 and 330.33 is: 495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.28 : 1,225.92 = 330.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.28/1,225.92 = 330.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.28x = 1,225.92 × 330.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.28x = 404,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,954.54/817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.49

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